Downton Abbey fans were thrilled with the news in S2 Episode 6 that the Great War was over, particularly after the previous sombre episode where Matthew and William come home wounded from the war, and William succumbs to his injuries. Bummer. At long last we will be able to return to new fashions, extravagent dinners, turkey shoots, garden parties, and other gaity that goes on in the life of the privileged, and those so happy to be in service to them. Life does go on, but alas, not in the way that anyone had hoped. Continue reading →

Pamela

A cook and historian fascinated by the fine, yet simple food of the post Edwardian period of Downton Abbey. Food makes history more fun. I live in Toronto with my husband, Lord D.